Jewish language
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nounpl: Jewish languages
língua judaica
1. Any language spoken by Jewish communities, historically or in the present, often referring specifically to Yiddish or Hebrew
Yiddish is considered a major Jewish language spoken by Ashkenazi Jews for centuries.
O ídiche é considerado uma língua judaica importante falada pelos judeus asquenazes por séculos.
2. Hebrew, the ancient and modern language of Jewish liturgy and the State of Israel
Hebrew, the Jewish language of the Torah, has been revived as a living language in Israel.
O hebraico, a língua judaica da Torá, foi revitalizado como língua viva em Israel.
3. Yiddish, a Germanic-based language with Hebrew and Slavic influences spoken by Ashkenazi Jewish communities
My grandmother spoke Jewish language at home, mixing Yiddish with Yiddish expressions.
Minha avó falava a língua judaica em casa, misturando ídiche com expressões iídiche.
In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, 'língua judaica' refers primarily to Hebrew and Yiddish within Jewish communities and educational institutions. The term carries cultural and religious significance, especially in reference to Hebrew's role in Jewish identity and Israeli culture. In Portugal, Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) holds greater historical importance due to the Sephardic Jewish diaspora.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to speak in Jewish languages
Jewish linguistic heritage
preservation of Jewish languages
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